how do I compile the latest kernel

[sieger007]

I went to kernel.org and download the latest Kernel.
Has anyone had success compiling it ..?
How do you go about doing it ..?
How do I patch one as against compiling one de Novo ....
Where can I download the patches ( not the full kernel just the latest patch )
Where there challenges / problems..?
Please post

[JohnT]

What's your distro and version? What kernel version are you trying to compile? Why do you think yoiu need a new kernel?

[sieger007]

Hi
Thanks for your help .Here is the info :
r@ToshDebLX94519:~$ version
DISTRIB_ID=Ubuntu
DISTRIB_RELEASE=9.04
DISTRIB_CODENAME=jaunty
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Ubuntu 9.04"
Linux ToshDebLX94519 2.6.28-13-generic #45-Ubuntu SMP Tue Jun 30 22:12:12 UTC 2009 x86_64 GNU/Linux

I am just curious about how it is done.
How do I patch to the latest release Vs getting a brand new kernel

[JohnT]

Configuring and compiling:http://justlinux.com/nhf/Compiling_Kernels/Kernel_Configuration_and_Compilation.html

Patching:http://www.linuxdocs.org/HOWTOs/Kernel-HOWTO-6.html

You should also contact your distro's forum for any known issues at this time.